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Beverages

We have drink recipes for every occasion from simple sipping to elegant cocktail parties. Check out our mixed drinks for spicy bloody Mary's or a variety of martinis. Want great coffee without the coffee shop expense? Our hot drink section has hot coffee, espresso and more. Looking for something cooler? Our cold beverage section has smoothies, punch, iced tea, and refreshing homemade lemonade.



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recipe for keoke coffee

Keoke Coffee

Keoke coffee is a coffee drink that originated in Hawaii and is made with coffee, Kahlua, brandy, and creme de cacao. It's served either hot (such as this recipe) or cold over ice.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for skip and go naked cocktail

Skip And Go Naked Cocktail

An easy-to-make cocktail that will cool you off on the hottest days. It's a deliciously cool combination of beer, vodka, and pink lemonade.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jackaroo-tini cocktail

Jackaroo-tini Cocktail

Feeling a little adventurous? This fruity cocktail is refreshing and tastes like the tropics. But watch out, it packs a punch!


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for whopper candy chocolate malt

Whopper Candy Chocolate Malt

Blending malted Whopper candies into milkshakes gives them that old-fashioned chocolate malt flavor.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apple yogurt smoothie

Apple Yogurt Smoothie

In a hurry? Got a sweet tooth? This apple yogurt smoothie is the answer. Perfect for breakfast or as a midday treat.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for party hearty rum punch

Party Hearty Rum Punch

A tasty but hearty fruit punch made with Hawaiian punch, ginger ale, orange juice, rum and orange sherbet. Watch out, this one will sneak up on you.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for arabic coffee

Arabic Coffee

The trick to a good cup of Arabic coffee is half ingredients and half technique. Fresh coffee strained and poured onto fresh ground cardamom makes a fragrant cup of Joe.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thick and creamy eggnog

Thick And Creamy Eggnog

Eggs, sugar, cream, and bourbon are all it takes to make this creamy holiday classic. Some nutmeg and a cinnamon stick stirrer complete the magic.


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for strawberry-lemonade champagne punch

Strawberry-Lemonade Champagne Punch

A strawberry-lemonade champagne punch with ginger ale for extra fizz is much more worthy of any celebration or a New Year's countdown and a ball drop.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for canned tomato juice

Canned Tomato Juice

Surplus of ripe tomatoes from the garden? Canning your own tomato juice is one of the best way to preserve their fresh flavor for year-round use in bloody Marys, soups, or just as a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for adult hawaiian punch cocktail

Adult Hawaiian Punch Cocktail

This isn't the boozy Hawaiian punch from your college days. This more sophisticated version contains Amaretto, cranberry, and honeyed Canadian whiskey.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fresh fruit smoothies

Fresh Fruit Smoothies

Combining ripe bananas, fresh strawberries, cranberry juice, and a touch of honey, these smoothies are as nourishing as they are delicious. Perfect for breakfast, a healthy snack...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate peanut butter milk shake

Chocolate Peanut Butter Milk Shake

The delicious flavor combinations of chocolate and peanut butter - in a milk shake


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy tomato juice

Easy Tomato Juice

Tomato juice is one of those things that's easy to make, and easy to drink. It's the perfect beverage when you need a quick pick-me-up. It's also great for Bloody Marys.


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for lychee-mango saketini

Lychee-Mango Saketini

This is a wonderfully refreshing cocktail made with lychee and mango purees, shochu, and sake. If you can't find shochu you can easily substitute vodka in this recipe.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gingerbread martini cocktail

Gingerbread Martini Cocktail

This festive holiday cocktail is made with vanilla vodka, Frangelico, butterscotch schnapps, ginger beer, and rum (and garnished with gingerbread man cookies).


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for top shelf margarita

Top Shelf Margarita

Top shelf tequila deserves a place to shine. This margarita recipe simply adds fresh lime juice and agave syrup for sweetness. Your new favorite margarita is served.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for jamaican yellow bird cocktail

Jamaican Yellow Bird Cocktail

What better way to get a taste of Jamaica than with a beachy cocktail? The yellow bird with rum, banana liqueur, and orange juice is a taste of tropical paradise. Garnish...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kahlua white russian cocktail

Kahlua White Russian Cocktail

The white Russian cocktail gained popularity in the late 1990s from the movie, The Big Lebowski. It's a rich and creamy drink made with Kahlua, vodka, and cream.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jammin' josmopolitans (josh's famous cosmo cocktails)

Jammin' Josmopolitans (Josh's Famous Cosmo Cocktails)

Josh makes great cocktails. Be like Josh. Use a top shelf vodka and real cranberry juice (not cranberry "drink") for what we're sure will...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bellomonte cocktail

Bellomonte Cocktail

Made with creme de menthe, Daiquiri, grenadine syrup, creme de cacao, lime, maraschino cherry, fresh mint


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old fashioned stovetop hot chocolate

Old Fashioned Stovetop Hot Chocolate

Nothing brings you back to your childhood like a warm cup of decadent hot chocolate. In the winter months, nothing says "cozy" quite like a mug filled to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kool-aid punch

Kool-Aid Punch

The perfect fruit punch for any occasion. It can be made ahead of time, or even frozen, without the ginger ale. Just add the ginger ale when serving.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for italian soda

Italian Soda

Whip up your own Italian soda with just syrup, club soda, and ice. Perfect for summer, add cream if you're feeling fancy.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cherry liqueur

Cherry Liqueur

This is a pretty quick recipe, if you don't count the months of waiting. Good things come to those who wait, and this liqueur definitely falls under the "good things" category.


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for margarita spritzer

Margarita Spritzer

Enjoy a twist on the classic margarita. Quick to prepare in just 5 minutes, this margarita spritzer mixes tequila, lime, and triple sec, then adds a fizzy kick from seltzer.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for caramel mudslide cocktail

Caramel Mudslide Cocktail

A grownup milkshake of sorts. Made with vanilla ice cream, bananas, hazelnut liqueur, and caramel syrup.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy margarita

Easy Margarita

Don't make the classic margarita cocktail more complicated than it needs to be. All you need is fresh lime juice, tequila, and triple sec, so skip those frozen mixes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat starbucks' caramel apple cider

Copycat Starbucks' Caramel Apple Cider

Make your own version of the popular drink from Starbucks made with apple juice, cinnamon syrup, whipped cream, and caramel syrup.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for touchdown punch

Touchdown Punch

Everybody knows the simple screwdriver cocktail, but it'll be worth your while to turn the screwdriver into a touchdown.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican limeade

Mexican Limeade

A simple and refreshing limeade made with Mexican limes and simple syrup.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for nutritious breakfast energy drink

Nutritious Breakfast Energy Drink

A homemade breakfast energy drink is a great way to start your day. Oatmeal adds fiber and protein to this nutritious beverage.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bola

Bola

This bola recipe makes a very fancy bowl of punch. Vodka, brandy, and chablis mixed with peaches and lemon juice, whole strawberries and a garnish of citrus peel is almost a work of art.


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for stout shandy cocktail

Stout Shandy Cocktail

A unique combination of stout and ginger ale that makes for a refreshing drink.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pineapple power

Pineapple Power

Pineapple blended with just a touch of honey and ginger makes a delicious drink. Want to take it up a notch? Use fresh pineapple and freshly grated ginger.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for blue kamikaze cocktail

Blue Kamikaze Cocktail

Kamikaze shots probably look prettier than the rest of the night will. The mix of vodka and blue curacao definitely earns its name.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for home-style slow cooker tomato juice

Home-Style Slow Cooker Tomato Juice

Nothing beats fresh, homemade tomato juice. The crock pot gently cooks the tomatoes, releasing all the juices. A great way to use up a bumper crop of tomatoes too!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for champagne slush

Champagne Slush

Just freeze rum, champagne, and lemonade concentrate with ginger ale and start thawing a bit before the party. Guaranteed to be a huge hit!


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for almond vanilla iced tea

Almond Vanilla Iced Tea

Who doesn't love the taste of sweet almond and vanilla together? This iced tea is the perfect refresher on a hot day.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gringo margarita

Gringo Margarita

Not your usual margarita but just as tasty. Made with frozen limeade, beer, and tequila. Can be served on the rocks or blended.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mai-tai punch

Mai-Tai Punch

A punch version of the popular Polynesian tiki drink, the Mai Tai. Made with pineapple, orange, lemon and limeade. Mixed with rum and some sugar to sweeten. The fun part is the array of...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mango lada

Mango Lada

A delicious non-alcoholic cocktail made with mango puree, coconut milk, pineapple juice, and sweetened condensed milk.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apple, banana, carrot and orange smoothie

Apple, Banana, Carrot and Orange Smoothie

Carrots are one of the best secret smoothie ingredients, packing some veggie punch while adding in sweetness and bright color.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for honey hydrator

Honey Hydrator

Sweet, with an orange flavor that's not overpowering. This bright beverage would also be wonderful blended with ice for a summer treat.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for always-on-hand lemonade syrup

Always-On-Hand Lemonade Syrup

Here's a great summertime trick to keep up your sleeve. Lemonade syrup, ready to be mixed into cold water at a moment's notice for perfect lemonade.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bullshot cocktail

Bullshot Cocktail

Shake up cocktail hour with a Bullshot, a hearty blend of vodka and beef broth that's like a steak dinner in a glass. Bacon garnish optional but encouraged.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vodka fruit punch

Vodka Fruit Punch

A great summertime punch made with pineapple, orange, and lemon juices mixed with ginger ale for fizz, vodka for a kick, and garnished with orange sherbet and maraschino cherries.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baileys kiss cocktail

Baileys Kiss Cocktail

A creamy, boozy Bailey's concoction poured over a Hershey's kiss makes a decadent dessert cocktail worth sharing with the one you love. On second thought, it's probably too good...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sanibel sunset cocktail

Sanibel Sunset Cocktail

A refreshing cocktail made with fresh pineapple, simple syrup, rum, orange juice, Prosecco, and grenadine.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for shark bowl party drink

Shark Bowl Party Drink

Made with vodka, blue gummi sharks, ice cubes, lemonade concentrate, cranberry juice cocktail, tonic water, grenadine, lemon-lime carbonated beverage, gin, white rum


Time:   under 30 minutes





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